And dealt patiently when it returned.
We ate a lot of good food, took a mini road trip, played a lot and made a lot. Our week culminated with all kinds of eggs… fresh, decorated and chocolate ones, too!
On Easter Eve, I decided it was time for a few new baskets. How come my best creative moments are always at midnight the night before something? So there I was... stitching cotton laundry cord into the wee hours- completely enthralled! I made a total of 4 baskets. Two minis, a medium (filled with eggs above) and a large.
Creative Bug has a great workshop by Nicole Blum on how to make rope baskets right here. But I must admit, I haven't watched more than the intro yet and just winged it- something I think Nicole would totally relate too, as an artist who also loves to improvise! But for many, careful instructions makes producing something new much less stressful- so go check it out! Since I made these up as I went along, they kept improving, and I got more inspired with each new basket. This spiral sewing is addictive beyond belief.
More pics tomorrow!
LOVE this! Now I've gotta try!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Amanda's link. So glad she shared you with us!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen rope baskets until this evening and so I'm certain I need several. Eggs, fresh vegetables, flowers - I can think of a long list of things I'll use them for. Is that a May basket? Very cute.
Maya, you have chickens! May I ask how long it took before you got eggs? We have borrowed three hens from some friends for the the summer. They've been with us 2 1/2 weeks now, but were not getting any eggs. Also, I made my first rope basket this morning. Thanks for inspiring me with the beautiful ones you've been making.
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